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Battle of the Clouds

1777 in Pennsylvania1777 in the United StatesBattles involving Great BritainBattles involving the United StatesBattles of the American Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania
Battles of the Philadelphia CampaignConflicts in 1777History of Chester County, Pennsylvania

The Battle of the Clouds (also known as the Battle of Warren, Battle of Whitehorse Tavern, or the Battle of Goshen) was an aborted engagement of the Philadelphia campaign of the American Revolutionary War on September 16, 1777, in the area surrounding present day Malvern, Pennsylvania. After the American defeat at the Battle of Brandywine, the British Army remained encamped near Chadds Ford. When British commander William Howe was informed that the weakened American force was less than ten miles (16 km) away, he decided to press for another decisive victory. George Washington learned of Howe's plans and prepared for battle. Before the two armies could fully engage, a torrential downpour ensued. Significantly outnumbered, and with tens of thousands of cartridges ruined by the rain, Washington opted to retreat. Bogged down by rain and mud, the British allowed Washington and his army to withdraw.

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Battle of the Clouds
Chester Valley Trail, East Whiteland Township

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